Macy Harder

Minneapolis

Managing Editor at Minnesota Monthly

MPLS-based journalist, editor, extremely online girl. Managing Editor @MNMOmag 👩🏻‍💻

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Articles

We Tried Minnesota’s First Robotic Massage—Here’s How It Went | Minnesota Monthly

1 week ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Macy Harder

Close your eyes and try to picture your ideal massage experience. Are you by yourself in a dimly lit room, fully clothed? Are there several music options and relaxing soundscapes to choose from? And can you easily increase or decrease the pressure with the push of a button? If this sounds like your dream scenario, Aescape might be for you.
How to Celebrate Record Store Day 2025

2 weeks ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Macy Harder

Audiophiles, record heads, and crate-diggers, rejoice! Record Store Day (RSD) is coming up on Saturday, April 12. If you’re new to the tradition, RSD is an annual celebration of independently-owned brick-and-mortar record stores around the world.
Lakewood Cemetery Announces 2025 'Music in the Chapel' Lineup

2 weeks ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Macy Harder

In the Twin Cities, we’re lucky to have an abundance of iconic music venues offering entertainment every night of the week. But it’s not everyday that you get to see a concert against the backdrop of an early-1900s chapel. Recently, Minneapolis’ Lakewood Cemetery announced the return of its popular “Music in the Chapel” series for 2025. Kicking off April 6 and running through December, the monthly series will host local artists and music fans for intimate shows in the Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Your Guide to Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival

4 weeks ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Macy Harder

Good news, cinephiles: The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Fest (MSPIFF) is back for its 44th year, boasting an exciting lineup of 200-plus films from around the world (and some from Minnesota), filmmaker and special guest appearances, parties, panels, and more.
Top Resorts in Minnesota

1 month ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Alesha Taylor |Macy Harder |Emma Enebak

Minnesota’s myriad resorts and lodges are the perfect getaways for those seeking relaxation and adventure. From lakeside cabins to spacious family retreats, these destinations deliver a mix of rustic charm and modern comfort. Many of the state’s best resorts are family-owned, with their rustic log cabins, fieldstone fireplaces, and soaring beams—preserved by generations who have passed down traditions and a love for the state’s natural beauty.
Silvae Spiritus Offers Spring Cleaning for the Soul

1 month ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Macy Harder

Most of us participate in some sort of spring-cleaning ritual every year. Whether it’s decluttering the garage or cleaning out the basement, the tradition is a symbol of shedding the chaos of winter and starting anew. But what if we applied the same sentiment to our minds and bodies at the turn of the season, dusting off the cobwebs to feel refreshed and ready for spring?
Minnesota Zoo's 'Wild Nights' Series to Return This Summer

1 month ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Macy Harder

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the Minnesota Zoo after hours, you’re in luck— Wild Nights, the Zoo’s adults-only live music series, is returning for its fourth year this summer. Wild Nights will take place on select Friday evenings beginning in June. With five lineups featuring Minnesota-based musicians, each installment of the series will offer something a little different; across big names and up-and-coming acts, there’s a well-rounded mix of folk, rock, jazz, hip-hop, and more.
Rochester Thaw Music Festival Heats Things Up

1 month ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Macy Harder

The onset of summer typically marks the beginning of music festival season. Fans wait patiently for long, sunny days spent listening to their favorite artists with a cold beverage in hand, flocking to events like the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival in St. Paul, Basilica Block Party in Minneapolis, and the nearby Lollapalooza in Chicago. But snow and cold weather won’t stop Minnesotans from having a good time, especially when it comes to live music.
The Magic of Puppetry in Broadway's 'Life of Pi'

1 month ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Macy Harder

Man’s complex relationship with the natural world—and more specifically, with animals—is the heart of “Life of Pi.” Yann Martel brought the original story to life in his best-selling novel, which later received an award-winning film adaptation. The imaginative nature of books and movies go hand-in-hand, as computer-generated imagery (CGI) and animation can make nearly any scenario look like reality. But what happens when you bring these stories onto a stage?
Gavin Kaysen's New Book Will Spotlight Culinary Collaborations

1 month ago | minnesotamonthly.com | Macy Harder

Did you know that Gavin Kaysen, the James Beard Award-winning chef behind Spoon and Stable, Demi, Mara Restaurant and Bar, and Bellecour Bakery at Cooks of Crocus Hill is also a self-published author? In his first cookbook, “At Home,” Kaysen answers a simple question: “What do you cook at home?” The book features over 100 recipes for the home cook, from quick weeknight staples to more complex weekend projects.